John Ridley, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of “12 Years a Slave” continues to tackle subjects that are relevant to today’s America. The unstoppable Ridley is now working on a comic book sequel, “The American Way: Those Above and Those Below.”

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1001 Nights

A new animated comedy series, 1001 Nights is an original show that brings the delightful tales of the famed 1001 Arabian Nights to the screen with hilarity, excitement, and non-stop fast paced action. Filled with exciting stories, vivid animation, wonderful music, and unforgettable characters, 1001 Nights is eye-popping entertainment for both kids and adults. You've heard of Sinbad, Aladdin, and Ali Baba? You've got 998 more stories to go! 1001 Nights brings them to you in a way that will keep you coming back for more. Join the heroine Shahrzad as she weaves tales of adventure, intrigue, and excitement!

Upcoming Airdates

The Tale of the Haunted Palace - When their wagon breaks down in the middle of nowhere, Shahryar, Shahrzad, Shahzaman, and Donyazad are forced to spent the night in a haunted place. "Habib and the Baby Genie" - A baby genie and a human are switched at birth.

The Tale of the Mountain and The Valley - A silly rumor spreads like wildfire through two communities, causing them to go to war with each other. "Three Tales of a Daydreaming Boy" - A set of three shorts about two artists who compete for the same customers, a thirsty bird who struggles to drink the water at the bottom of a bottle, and two kids who accidentally release a mischievous genie.

"Three Tales of a Daydreaming Girl" - A second set of shorts about a cat who befriends a bird, a genie-in-training, and a little pickpocket who finds kindness in others. "Abu Mohammad Lazybones" - A simpleton rises to become the leader of a town without trying to.

The Riddle of the Ruined Tomb - Three witnesses to a crime each give different accounts about what really happened. "The Merchant and The Pickpocket" - A young pickpocket learns that there is not honor among thieves.

Arman the Cheat - When a young boy gets away with cheating he decides that crime really does pay. "Abu Hassan's Legendary Wedding" - A wedding goes horribly wrong when the groom appears to have uncontrollable flatulence.

The King Who Became a Slave - A king learns what happens when he's out of touch with his people. "The Spoon That Ruined Everything" - People in a small community see a spoon for the first time and begin to fight over it .

"The King Who Outlawed Laughter" - A king tries to execute his prisoners but no matter what he does, he is unable to kill them. "Sinbad and The Black Diamond" - Sinbad is off once more on a hilarious adventure. This time he battles the dread pirat Santiago for a mysterious black diamond that possesses strange powers.

The Man Who Went Back in Time - A man complains his life would have been better if he'd been given his neighbor's luck breaks. When he gets the chance to go back in time and change things, however, he realizes it's not as easy as he imagined. "The Schoolmaster" - A con man lies his way into a job as a Schoolmaster and learns an unexpected lesson about the value of integrity.

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